28 Jan 1880
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Newspaper
Singleton Argus And Upper Hunter General Advocate
Location
Singleton, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1880
Page
1
Passage discusses overlooked value of capable workers losing jobs, urging self-help and enterprise. It argues many men suffer after being dismissed for economic reasons, with little community sympathy, and urges practical action before middle age to avoid lifelong discontent.
A broad discussion argues that many men over time regret not starting their own business. Dependence on hiring creates insecurity during hard times, while apprenticeship should lead to self employment. Those who delay finding independence may face recurring failure and regret.
A speaker argues churches have become preaching shops prioritizing sermons over worship. He cites a central church where attendance hinges on the pastor and priests, noting worship should precede preaching. He warns against treating worship as mere prelude to a sermon.
Dr Tom Robinson at St John’s Branch Temperance Society argues alcohol sedates pain yet harms health. He says many drink to eat “food,” cites liver and kidney damage, and claims whisky causes most changes in the drunkard, though microscopic tests may show no clear difference.
A judge in a London square noticed an old woman selling apples in the rain and bought a large umbrella to shelter her and her stall. He also sent funds through his clerk to prison governors to aid poor youths after their release.
A collection of wry aphorisms and social quips. Observations on piety, theft, money, marriage, language, weather, and human foibles recur through quoted lines and satirical asides. The piece strings together pointed one liners attributed to various writers and public figures, with light commentary.
Speaking at Southampton on Wednesday the Bishop of Winchester warned that vice among the young rises with massed urban crowds and reduced home influence. Education brings benefits but increases parental responsibility gaps. a German firm explores paper cores for pencils, while a storms death near Olitans reports a young woman Thorpe killed by a windblown raven.
Miscellaneous telegrams cover the Merehhioness of Lorne sailing for Canada, Australian mails via Money Wigram’s Northumberland, bank rates and reserves, Panama and Afghanistan notes, and shipping and colonial finance updates. Reports include Brindisi mail delivery, a proposed Australia cross-ditch canal, and debates on postal mail delivery policy and naval reserves in Australia.
Market notes show no change in pastoral value with inquiries rising. Cattle supply remains heavy and quality high but interior realignments and recent droughts hinder immediate price gains. sheep demand soft with prices below prior weeks. Hides and leather markets improve while wool, tallow, and flour show variable trends amid a cautious money market.
Markets show little change after holidays with large Quantities moving from districts between hove and Picton and Penrith. Prices drift with dull demand for hay straw and potatoes while lucerne remains firm and green crops in demand. Government rail rate changes prompt farmers to load trucks and adjust bundles.
The Venenetia Lerald notes Tusa school reopening with a first class master from Bristane Grammar Bohool. It praises the Mtropoliten Ireen for aligning with Wiicelony requirements and predicts success for the Singleton school. The building is well suited, climate healthy, but a capable head is needed to lead.
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